August 31st, 2016
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Sure, I went to the University of Northern Iowa and not North Dakota State University (and no, I’m not invested in the athletic feud between the two schools unless I’m trying to rile someone up), but I imagine that many elements of the college experience are universal.
I don’t claim to be any more qualified for this than, say, Dr. Phil or Lucy at her five-cent psychiatric help stand, but in no particular order, here’s my advice for getting the best out of your college…
August 31st, 2016
By Chuck Solly
rcsolly@gmail.com
The business computer world has this problem called Ransomware. Hackers want to extort money from businesses by a denial-of-access attack that prevents computer users from accessing their own files. The files are encrypted and the bad guys have the password to un-encrypt them. These Hackers are generally after businesses that will pay to get their files and records back.
So how are the bad guys getting into the company’s network in the first place?…
August 31st, 2016
By Amy Venn
amyvenn86@gmail.com
Online degrees have given new opportunities and new meaning to higher education while steadily growing in popularity this last decade. One out of seven college students are enrolled in full-time online programs, and that number is expected to increase. The digital degree trend has set the stage for a whole new college experience.
Attending college from a living room can seem like a hacker’s way of getting educated, but the numbers indicate something very…
August 31st, 2016
By Faye Seidler
fayeseidler@gmail.com
I’d like to welcome everyone to a new school year! I’m sure every student out there has been blasted with more stimulus and information than any human can rightly handle, but if you’re under the LGBTQ+ umbrella, let me answer some common questions about the Fargo–Moorhead area!
What are some safe places to have fun in town for LGBTQ+ individuals?
The Pride Center and the college campuses all put on events year-round that are safe and inclusive…
August 31st, 2016
By Ben Haugmo
benhaugmo@yahoo.com
We often take for granted how much potential our smartphones possess. It’s easy to forget that our pocket-sized bricks of plastic and circuitry surpass much of the computer technology of the past. Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku has said that the power of a smartphone today outmatches that of computers used by NASA during the first lunar launch. That was in 1969, almost fifty years ago, but it’s still a pretty big leap. The devices we use to browse…
August 31st, 2016
You’re in college now -- but how do you get around? Buses, bikes, taxis, and bicycles are all ways to move around in town without having to drive a car. Whether it be getting to work, school, shopping, entertainment, or getting home safely after downtown fun, it’s important to know your options.
MATBUS
There is a no-cost transportation option for most area college students for the city bus service MATBUS. NDSU, MSUM, MState, Concordia, and NDSCS pay a fee to MATBUS that allows…
August 24th, 2016
By Tessa Torgeson
tessa.torgeson@gmail.com
Fargo-Moorhead residents often flock to in Minnesota for weekend getaways to lake cabins, the North Shore of Lake Superior nestled in the Duluth area, or to Minneapolis St. Paul. Meanwhile the glistening gems of North Dakota often remain hidden. I desired to explore a quiet, yet affordable outdoor adventure in my home state.
Admittedly, I was skeptical about ND parks and tourist attractions after leaving Portland, which was part of the…
August 24th, 2016
By Chuck Solly
Some new tech from http://www.extremetech.com. Not all new tech will reach the street or your computer room but this one evidently has:
New Audis will tell you when the next traffic light will turn green. Audi’s new Traffic Light Information gives drivers a countdown until the light turns green. It lets you maximize the 15 to 120 seconds while you’re stopped. The car gets an accurate signal via its telematics module and displays the time-to-green in the…
August 17th, 2016
By Chuck Solley
rcsolly@gmail.com
(row´ter) (n.) A router is a devicethat forwards data packets along networks. A router is connected to at least two networks, commonly two LANs or WANs or a LAN and its ISP's network. Routers are located at gateways, the places where two or more networks connect.
Got that! That is my Geek Speak definition of the week. In terms we can all understand, the internet is the first WAN or Wide Area Network and your computer is the LAN or Local Area Network. The…
August 17th, 2016
By Faye Seidler
fayeseidler@gmail.com
The question I get asked the most when providing training about trans issues is how to use the correct pronouns and what to do if you get it wrong. The first thing to understand about this is that it is okay to make mistakes, it really is, because everyone makes them. I’m a trans mentor and cultural competency trainer and I still misgender people by accident.
In some sense, what to do is the easy part, but the real key is understanding why…
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By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comDairy Queen restaurants across the country will raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network hospitals during Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, July 31. At least one dollar from every Blizzard…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comFM Pride Week returns to the Fargo-Moorhead metro August 3-10. A snapshot of events are listed below. Discover event descriptions and locations as well as volunteer opportunities online at…
Monday, August 11Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo “Saw The Musical” premiered Off-Broadway in the Fall of 2023, parodying the events of the first “Saw” film. It has been described as “a love story with fluidity (and…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.com On July fourth, Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest took place at Coney Island. The winners, Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo, reigned victorious. Chestnut earned his 17th title by…
By Ed Raymondfargogadly@gmail.comNotes about terror, tyranny, torture, freedom, laws, lies, and truthWhen Vice President Mike Pence needed an answer to a question about the 2020 presidential election that might end American…
By Rick Gionrickgion@gmail.com Holiday wine shopping shouldn’t have to be complicated. But unfortunately it can cause unneeded anxiety due to an overabundance of choices. Don’t fret my friends, we once again have you covered…
By Rick Gion and Simone Wairickgion@gmail.com The Red River Market returned to downtown Fargo on Saturday, July 12. The event will take place every Saturday except July 19. (That date will be moved to Sunday, July 20, due to the…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comThe Moorhead Public Library will offer three free, all-ages outdoor concerts featuring regional bands this summer. The series begins on June 12 with the Meat Rabbits, a group that blends…
By Greg Carlsongregcarlson1@gmail.com Cinephiles and fans of classic midcentury Hollywood biography will find much to appreciate in Mariska Hargitay’s insightful documentary “My Mom Jayne.” As protagonist Olivia Benson on…
Press ReleaseTouchmark at Harwood Groves will host a special artist reception featuring renowned glass artist Jon Offutt on Tuesday, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the community’s auditorium. The event celebrates Offutt’s temporary…
By John Showalterjohn.d.showalter@gmail.comPhoto by Yvonne Denault There is something intimate and personal about plays. Even in our age of multimillion dollar Hollywood productions and droves of streaming services, watching actors…
By Annie Prafckeannieprafcke@gmail.com AUSTIN, Texas – As a Chinese-American, connecting to my culture through food is essential, and no dish brings me back to my mother’s kitchen quite like hotdish. Yes, you heard me right –…
By Sabrina Hornungsabrina@hpr1.comNew Jamestown Brewery Serves up Local FlavorThere’s something delicious brewing out here on the prairie and it just so happens to be the newest brewery west of the Red River and east of the…
By Alicia Underlee Nelsonalicia@hpr1.comCaregivers for school-aged children and teenagers are encouraged to bring them to back-to-school immunization clinics scheduled for every Tuesday in August. Fargo Cass Public Health (FCPH)…
By Alicia Underlee NelsonProtests against President Trump’s policies and the cuts made by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) are planned across North Dakota and western Minnesota Friday, April 4 and…
By Vern Thompsonvern.thompson@rocketmail.com Working in the Bakken oil fields of the Williston Basin is so different from my home in Fargo. I'm not judging, because the people working and living in western North Dakota are very…
